Find out about the history of Berkeley when you take a trip to Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pier 39

4.5/5(6,817 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

Golden Gate Bridge

4.5/5(7,244 reviews)

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Alcatraz Island

4.5/5(2,752 reviews)

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(5,122 reviews)

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

San Francisco Bay

4.5/5(4,669 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at San Francisco Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Francisco. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Top things to do in Downtown Berkeley

City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of California

$10

Per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of California

$20

Per adult

Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of California

$10

Per adult

Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of California

$10

Per adult

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

$44

Per adult

82% of travellers recommend

Private Tour: San Francisco Sightseeing - 3 Hour

$270

Per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top Hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4 out of 5

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is $121 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18$121

per night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, and Greek Theater. Berkeley Marina is ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (985 reviews)

"Incredible hotel - great location, very clean, gorgeous & comforting. The staff has been so kind & accommodating. I have enjoyed every minute of my stay. Hotel Shattuck Plaza has exceeded all of my expectations."…"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Nash Hotel

2 out of 5

2045 UNIVERSITY AVE, Berkeley, CA

The price is $99 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24$99

per night

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, and Greek Theater. Berkeley Marina is ...…

3.3/5 (164 reviews)

Excellent stay

"Had booked this hotel at the last moment, and was very pleasantly surprised on reaching this place, and had an absolutely excellent stay there. Having a shared bathroom should not deter anyone from booking since the place is spick and span, and kept extremely clean. The people running the hotel were ..."…"

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2019

Nash Hotel

Cosy Berkeley Apartments Across UC Berkeley #121

3.5 out of 5

University Avenue 2070, Berkeley, CA

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, and Greek Theater. Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments Across UC Berkeley #121

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 209d

3.5 out of 5

Dwight Way 1927, Berkeley, CA

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 209d

Berkeley Apartments Near UC Berkeley

University Avenue 2070, Berkeley, CA

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, and Greek Theater. Berkeley ...…

Berkeley Apartments Near UC Berkeley

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 108d

3.5 out of 5

Dwight Way 1927, Berkeley, CA

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Berkeley ...…

Cosy Berkeley Apartments 10 min to UC Berkeley 108d

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Other neighborhoods in Oakland

Telegraph Avenue which includes outdoor art and a city

South Berkeley

While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

South Berkeley

North Berkeley

4/5Very Good!(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden and Historic Berkeley are top sights worth seeing.

North Berkeley

A mini succulent garden made from plants & a pot from Cactus Jungle Nursery in Berkeley.

Northwest Berkeley

3.5/5Good!(136 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in Northwest Berkeley, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Berkeley Marina. Jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Northwest Berkeley

Barney's Steak-cut fries...just amazing!

Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Rockridge

West Berkeley

3.5/5Good!(87 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in West Berkeley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berkeley Marina and Golden Gate Fields.

West Berkeley